Guidance

In celebration of NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK, FEBRUARY 1-5, 2010, we recognize the contributions of school guidance counselors who are positively impacting the academic achievement, postsecondary preparedness, and personal-social development of New York City public school students. 

" Ms. Joubert is not only a guidance counselor and college advisor she is also a life mentor to our children. Ms. Joubert and the entire guidance staff partner with teachers, parents, and students… it is because of this type of collaboration that we are able to see success in our students. Ms. Joubert is indeed an asset to the Truman community,” says Principal Nasser.

Featured: Ms. Sana Nasser, Principal (left) and Ms. Andrea Joubert, Guidance Counselor (right) at Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, NY

Schools provide a range of support services to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be effective learners and contributing members of the school community. School counselors work in collaboration with the entire school community and are committed to the education and emotional development of all students. Services provided by counselors address the interrelated areas of academic, postsecondary, and personal-social development.

  • Academic Planning: ensuring that students, families, and the entire school community are familiar with promotion and graduation standards, and that students pursue a rigorous instructional program aligned to their academic needs
  • Postsecondary Planning: ensuring that students and families are aware of the range of secondary and postsecondary schools and programs available, and have the opportunity to plan for and make informed choices regarding their secondary and post-secondary pathways
  • Personal-Social Development: ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop their social-emotional competencies, make positive contributions to the school and surrounding community, and become equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support a healthy and productive future


RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL RESPONSES TO EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI:

    Resources

    NYCDOE School Guidance Brochure
    American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
    New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)
    Pupil Personnel School Opening Highlights: Grades K-8 and 9-12


    Contact Information

    Contact your CFN or ISC Guidance Liaison or e-mail
    guidance@schools.nyc.gov. We are continually updating the Guidance Portal and welcome your suggestions for improvement. Please e-mail comments, questions, and suggestions to guidance@schools.nyc.gov


    Upcoming Events and Opportunities
    • National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from February 1-5, 2010, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors. Sponsored by ASCA, the purpose of this week is to highlight the important impact school counselors can have in helping students succeed.
    • The National High School Public Speaking Competition, Inc. invites all New York City high school students and teachers to compete in the “Words That Shook the World” Competition.  This year’s theme is “Environmental Solutions” and students can enter in four categories: technology, policy, art/music, and eating/health.  The deadline to enter is February 5, 2010. Students can win a $5,000 scholarship and teachers can win up to $5,000, too. For more information, click here.